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chevjayfsd · 08-14-2002, 03:14 PM

Does anyone know how much horsepower a K&N High Flow will give you. Its a 14"x3" airfilter. Just wondering if it really does increase horsepower...Thanks Jason

busterwivell · 08-14-2002, 03:21 PM

I would think you'd notice more torque, but it made a difference in all 5 of my vehicles. Won't run without 'em anymore. The one on my Monte Carlo has been there for over 15 years and over 210,000 miles. Just keep 'em clean.

69mychevy · 08-14-2002, 03:28 PM

i got a k&n and i love it, hey what year is your monte carlo?

busterwivell · 08-14-2002, 03:38 PM

86 SS

Hooter · 08-14-2002, 06:39 PM

I have a 70 Monte carlo! iwill post pics of it in week or so

gabet40 · 08-15-2002, 12:07 PM

i just put mine in last thursday and easily noticed the difference, especially around 3000+ rpms

Mudder · 08-15-2002, 01:15 PM

Very good investment!

devinfife · 08-15-2002, 01:48 PM

i bought one. it makes your exhaust note sound much better and now the truck pulls pretty good in 3rd gear with the secondaries open. i would say buy one.

white68chevy · 08-15-2002, 01:52 PM

I was thinkin about buying one also. How hard are they to keep clean and how often should you clean one?

busterwivell · 08-15-2002, 02:21 PM

I buy the cleaner and oil at the local hot rod shop. spray the cleaner on, hose it off, let it dry, spray the oil on, reinstall and enjoy. I do it any time my filters look dirty.

Project1970 · 08-15-2002, 03:12 PM

I won't run a car without them anymore. There's honestly a seat-of-the-pants difference between it and the stock filter / housing setup...I had to switch it back to stock for a little bit and while the pressure on the pedal told me the secondaries were opening, my butt was begging to differ.

69mychevy · 08-15-2002, 04:32 PM

we want to see a picture of your 86 ss!!!!!!1

Bill72BB · 08-15-2002, 04:34 PM

How many of you are using the 14x3 KN with the stock air cleaner ?Or are you using an aftermarket ?

Thanks Bill

busterwivell · 08-15-2002, 04:34 PM

I agree, even my wife noticed the difference on her Tahoe, that was a little more involved installation than a 14x3!

dmnall · 08-15-2002, 05:35 PM

On my 68, I am running A 10" aircleaner (AC Delco) with 10" x 3" Air Filter and I can see a difference since when I was running just the Delco Paper Air Filter that came with my air cleaner! I am also running one on my 94 GMC and I will never buy any other airfilter but K&N!!

junkyardjohn · 08-15-2002, 09:49 PM

I'VE GOT EM ON BOTH MY BLAZER & MY PICKUP. I PUT THEM ON THERE WHEN I BUILT THE MOTORS, SO I REALLY COULDN'T SAY ABOUT THE IMPROVEMENT IN H.P. OR TORQUE, BUT I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYBODY, FOR ANY APPLICATION.

Paul Clark · 08-15-2002, 11:38 PM

In my (humble) opinion, the amount of difference you notice will depend upon what was on there before. If you had an enclosed unit with the snorkle on it, simply turning the lid upside down will make a difference, Going from that to an open filament will be a big improvement. From there to a K&N - probably better, but the big advantage is that you are through buying air filters.
Notice the lid on junkyardjohn's. It also has the K&N lid. Bet that helps a lot.
The engine is an air pump. Air in - Air out. The more the merrier.

over-simplification - but it sounds good)

I run a K&N on my Grand National. Big difference over stock. Saving my allowance to do the same thing on the truck.

Project1970 · 08-16-2002, 04:55 AM

Well, yeah, I didn't just change the element, I went to an open-element K&N in a pretty chrome housing...

Oh, and it's five inches tall.

We also have one on our '94 Z28, the whole "FIPK" (Fuel Injection Performance Kit) setup - and it was good for at least two tenths on the quarter mile. Again, probably, most of the difference was from going to filter-box to open-element, but still...it's worth it.

the-wreck · 08-16-2002, 07:09 AM

I have a brand new KN 14X4 air filter element for sale. Oil too.

junkyardjohn · 08-16-2002, 02:30 PM

I'M INTERESTED IN IT. HOW MUCH???

Hooter · 08-18-2002, 03:11 AM

I think you notice difference because the last air cleaner that was taken off was probly dirty and the K& N not dirty hence the differnece

Project1970 · 08-18-2002, 03:24 AM

Nah, my stocker is still nearly bright white...I think I had put the new element in maybe a month before I got the K&N for my birthday.

68 Suburban · 08-18-2002, 05:27 AM

How does the Accel air cleaner compare?

08-14-2002, 03:14 PM	#1
chevjayfsd Project 7dos Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Abilene, Texas Posts: 876	K&N AirFilters Does anyone know how much horsepower a K&N High Flow will give you. Its a 14"x3" airfilter. Just wondering if it really does increase horsepower...Thanks Jason __________________ 7DOS - 1972 C-10 350/350 Porterbuilt/Accuair 20x8.5/20x10 Ride Low or Die PSSST - Yes it's bagged. 7dos build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=610290

08-14-2002, 03:21 PM	#2
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I would think you'd notice more torque, but it made a difference in all 5 of my vehicles. Won't run without 'em anymore. The one on my Monte Carlo has been there for over 15 years and over 210,000 miles. Just keep 'em clean. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-14-2002, 03:28 PM	#3
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	i got a k&n and i love it, hey what year is your monte carlo? __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-14-2002, 03:38 PM	#4
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	86 SS __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-14-2002, 06:39 PM	#5
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I have a 70 Monte carlo! iwill post pics of it in week or so __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-15-2002, 12:07 PM	#6
gabet40 Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 565	i just put mine in last thursday and easily noticed the difference, especially around 3000+ rpms __________________ Current owner of 2016 2500 Silverado Midnight Edition. Former owner of: 69 1/2 ton, change from long/fleet to short/fleet, shaved door handles, shaved tailgate, 4/6 drop, power windows, 700r4 72 blazer, 350 with Holley Commander 950 DFI, crane energizer cam, 350 tranny, dual sanderson blockhuggers/magnaflow exhaust

08-15-2002, 01:15 PM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	For sure! Very good investment!

08-15-2002, 01:48 PM	#8
devinfife Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Renton, WA Posts: 171	i bought one. it makes your exhaust note sound much better and now the truck pulls pretty good in 3rd gear with the secondaries open. i would say buy one. __________________ FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE DRUM BRAKE CLUB 69 c-10. turquoise. 350 motor with 400 trans. long fleet. headers and dual flowmaster exhaust. K & N air cleaner, aluminum wheels and radials, stereo system and a bed liner. Manual drums and manual steering. Kickin it in Seattle, WA p.s. i love my longbed. must be a phallic thing.

08-15-2002, 01:52 PM	#9
white68chevy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Hurst,TX,US Posts: 301	I was thinkin about buying one also. How hard are they to keep clean and how often should you clean one? __________________ 1968 swb IM-Bufechevy56 If its to loud then your to old

08-15-2002, 02:21 PM	#10
busterwivell Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Sahuarita, AZ USA Posts: 2,033	I buy the cleaner and oil at the local hot rod shop. spray the cleaner on, hose it off, let it dry, spray the oil on, reinstall and enjoy. I do it any time my filters look dirty. __________________ Bill - Tucson, AZ 47 Chevrolet 2 dr sedan 56 Chevrolet 210 2 dr sedan 66 Chevrolet Malibu 2 dr 4 speed 71 Chevrolet C30 Longhorn 86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS (Sold) 01 Chevrolet Tahoe IM - BUSTERWIVE@aol.com

08-15-2002, 03:12 PM	#11
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	I won't run a car without them anymore. There's honestly a seat-of-the-pants difference between it and the stock filter / housing setup...I had to switch it back to stock for a little bit and while the pressure on the pedal told me the secondaries were opening, my butt was begging to differ. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

08-15-2002, 04:32 PM	#12
69mychevy yes i did post something Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 244	we want to see a picture of your 86 ss!!!!!!1 __________________ you can want in one hand and s h i t in the other and see which fills first NO MATTER HOW BEAUTIFUL THE GIRL(S) IN MY AVATAR IS PLEASE READ MY POST

08-15-2002, 04:34 PM	#13
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,980	How many of you are using the 14x3 KN with the stock air cleaner ?Or are you using an aftermarket ? Thanks Bill __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

08-15-2002, 05:35 PM	#15
dmnall Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goleta, CA Posts: 505	On my 68, I am running A 10" aircleaner (AC Delco) with 10" x 3" Air Filter and I can see a difference since when I was running just the Delco Paper Air Filter that came with my air cleaner! I am also running one on my 94 GMC and I will never buy any other airfilter but K&N!! __________________ 1968 C10 Truck LWB Fleetside 1968 C10 Truck SWB Stepside 1994 K2500 Ext Cab Fleetside 2008 Honda Civic Si lease

08-15-2002, 09:49 PM	#16
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I'VE GOT EM ON BOTH MY BLAZER & MY PICKUP. I PUT THEM ON THERE WHEN I BUILT THE MOTORS, SO I REALLY COULDN'T SAY ABOUT THE IMPROVEMENT IN H.P. OR TORQUE, BUT I WOULD RECOMMEND THEM TO ANYBODY, FOR ANY APPLICATION. Attached Images __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST



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08-15-2002, 11:38 PM	#17
Paul Clark Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Center Point, IA Posts: 502	In my (humble) opinion, the amount of difference you notice will depend upon what was on there before. If you had an enclosed unit with the snorkle on it, simply turning the lid upside down will make a difference, Going from that to an open filament will be a big improvement. From there to a K&N - probably better, but the big advantage is that you are through buying air filters. Notice the lid on junkyardjohn's. It also has the K&N lid. Bet that helps a lot. The engine is an air pump. Air in - Air out. The more the merrier.over-simplification - but it sounds good) I run a K&N on my Grand National. Big difference over stock. Saving my allowance to do the same thing on the truck.

08-16-2002, 04:55 AM	#18
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Well, yeah, I didn't just change the element, I went to an open-element K&N in a pretty chrome housing... Oh, and it's five inches tall. We also have one on our '94 Z28, the whole "FIPK" (Fuel Injection Performance Kit) setup - and it was good for at least two tenths on the quarter mile. Again, probably, most of the difference was from going to filter-box to open-element, but still...it's worth it. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

08-16-2002, 07:09 AM	#19
the-wreck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: LI New York Posts: 159	KN filter I have a brand new KN 14X4 air filter element for sale. Oil too.

08-16-2002, 02:30 PM	#20
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	I'M INTERESTED IN IT. HOW MUCH??? __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

08-18-2002, 03:11 AM	#21
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,085	I think you notice difference because the last air cleaner that was taken off was probly dirty and the K& N not dirty hence the differnece __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

08-18-2002, 03:24 AM	#22
Project1970 14.1 @ 96MPH Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,811	Nah, my stocker is still nearly bright white...I think I had put the new element in maybe a month before I got the K&N for my birthday. __________________ Project1970 - LS1 Swap Complete!

08-18-2002, 05:27 AM	#23
68 Suburban Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: From Chicago, Live in Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,802	How does the Accel air cleaner compare? __________________ Just sitting here contemplating contemplation.

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